Aaron Javsicas
@aaronjavsicas.bsky.social
Editor-in-Chief
Temple University Press
Acquires in politics, urban studies, and Philadelphia regional titles
Temple University Press
Acquires in politics, urban studies, and Philadelphia regional titles
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Great piece by Ishmael Reed on William Gee Wong, author of SONS OF CHINATOWN in CounterPunch
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The Yellow Baldwin: William Gee Wong
Reading William Gee Wong's Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America (Temple University Press, 2024), one realizes how valuable the former
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December 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Great piece by Ishmael Reed on William Gee Wong, author of SONS OF CHINATOWN in CounterPunch
www.counterpunch.org/2025/12/19/t...
www.counterpunch.org/2025/12/19/t...
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Gift guide from Temple University Press! templepress.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/t...
Temple University Press’ Annual Holiday Give and Get
This week in North Philly Notes, the staff at Temple University Press close out 2025 by suggesting the Temple University Press books they would give along with some non-Temple Univer…
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December 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Gift guide from Temple University Press! templepress.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/t...
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DISNEYLAND POLITICS featured in the Los Angeles Times. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
New book examines the political relationship between Disneyland and Anaheim
Authors of the new book, "Disneyland Politics," dig into the questions of how Anaheim has balanced the theme park and the needs of its residents.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
DISNEYLAND POLITICS featured in the Los Angeles Times. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
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Mick McCulloch will present his book, BUILDING A SOCIAL CONTRACT at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue on December 9 at 6:00 pm.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a...
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a...
Building a Social Contract: Modern Workers' Hous in Early Twentieth Century
Join us as author Michael McCulloch, Professor of Architecture at Ferris State University, discusses his book on Detroit's housing history.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Mick McCulloch will present his book, BUILDING A SOCIAL CONTRACT at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue on December 9 at 6:00 pm.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a...
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a...
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Temple University Press was thrilled to see three of our books were named CHOICE Outstanding Academic Titles! This year's honorees are:
Reel Freedom, by Alyssa Lopez,
The Fast Track, by Jane McManus
Canaries in the Code Mine, by Max Papadantonakis
Reel Freedom, by Alyssa Lopez,
The Fast Track, by Jane McManus
Canaries in the Code Mine, by Max Papadantonakis
December 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Temple University Press was thrilled to see three of our books were named CHOICE Outstanding Academic Titles! This year's honorees are:
Reel Freedom, by Alyssa Lopez,
The Fast Track, by Jane McManus
Canaries in the Code Mine, by Max Papadantonakis
Reel Freedom, by Alyssa Lopez,
The Fast Track, by Jane McManus
Canaries in the Code Mine, by Max Papadantonakis
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Tomorrow in the Charles Library event space, Edward Epstein will present his book, RACE, REAL ESTATE, AND EDUCATION. There's still time to sign up to attend in person or online. Register here:
library.temple.edu/events/2063
library.temple.edu/events/2063
November 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Tomorrow in the Charles Library event space, Edward Epstein will present his book, RACE, REAL ESTATE, AND EDUCATION. There's still time to sign up to attend in person or online. Register here:
library.temple.edu/events/2063
library.temple.edu/events/2063
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Two opportunities to get beloved sportswriter Ray Didinger to sign copies of THE EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II
Carl's Cards, 22 West Eagle Road in Havertown, PA on November 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm.
Huxley & Hiro, 601 North Market Street in Wilmington, DE on November 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Carl's Cards, 22 West Eagle Road in Havertown, PA on November 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm.
Huxley & Hiro, 601 North Market Street in Wilmington, DE on November 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Two opportunities to get beloved sportswriter Ray Didinger to sign copies of THE EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II
Carl's Cards, 22 West Eagle Road in Havertown, PA on November 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm.
Huxley & Hiro, 601 North Market Street in Wilmington, DE on November 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Carl's Cards, 22 West Eagle Road in Havertown, PA on November 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm.
Huxley & Hiro, 601 North Market Street in Wilmington, DE on November 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
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Celebrating University Press Week with a blog about our partnerships @aupresses.bsky.social
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Celebrating UP Week: Why does your Press TeamUP?
November 10-14 is University Press (UP) week and we celebrate all week long with posts from the UP community. With its strong list of regional Philadelphia titles, Temple University Press has long …
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November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Celebrating University Press Week with a blog about our partnerships @aupresses.bsky.social
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It's UP Week! And the blog tour is back. Here's today's entry: templepress.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/c...
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It's UP Week! And the blog tour is back. Here's today's entry: templepress.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/c...
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New Book Announcement! Today is the publication date for A CENTURY OF MUSIC UNDER THE STARS: A HISTORY OF THE MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND ROBIN HOOD DELL, by Jack McCarthy, with Forewords by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Catherine M. Cahill and Christopher L. Bruner.
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
New Book Announcement! Today is the publication date for A CENTURY OF MUSIC UNDER THE STARS: A HISTORY OF THE MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND ROBIN HOOD DELL, by Jack McCarthy, with Forewords by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Catherine M. Cahill and Christopher L. Bruner.
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Handmade E-A-G-L-E-S bookmarks at the Barnes and Noble EXTON this weekend for Ray Didinger's EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II.
1:00 pm at the B&N 301 Main St, in Exton, PA.
Get there early MUST end at 3:00 pm!
1:00 pm at the B&N 301 Main St, in Exton, PA.
Get there early MUST end at 3:00 pm!
November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Handmade E-A-G-L-E-S bookmarks at the Barnes and Noble EXTON this weekend for Ray Didinger's EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II.
1:00 pm at the B&N 301 Main St, in Exton, PA.
Get there early MUST end at 3:00 pm!
1:00 pm at the B&N 301 Main St, in Exton, PA.
Get there early MUST end at 3:00 pm!
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New Book Announcement! Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land: At Home in Santa Monica's Rent-Controlled Housing, by Lauren E. M. Everett, provides an in-depth look—from the tenants’ perspective—at the most controversial housing policy in America.
October 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
New Book Announcement! Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land: At Home in Santa Monica's Rent-Controlled Housing, by Lauren E. M. Everett, provides an in-depth look—from the tenants’ perspective—at the most controversial housing policy in America.
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Sad to see the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social lose yesterday. You can recall better times and games with Ray Didinger's THE EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II out October 15!
tupress.temple.edu/books/the-ea...
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October 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Sad to see the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social lose yesterday. You can recall better times and games with Ray Didinger's THE EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II out October 15!
tupress.temple.edu/books/the-ea...
tupress.temple.edu/books/the-ea...
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We are excited to announce the forthcoming publication of A Century of Music Under the Stars, by Jack McCarthy, celebrating the remarkable legacy of the @manncenter.
🗓️ Coming November 7, 2025
Pre-order your copy today!
tupress.temple.edu/books/a-cent...
🗓️ Coming November 7, 2025
Pre-order your copy today!
tupress.temple.edu/books/a-cent...
October 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We are excited to announce the forthcoming publication of A Century of Music Under the Stars, by Jack McCarthy, celebrating the remarkable legacy of the @manncenter.
🗓️ Coming November 7, 2025
Pre-order your copy today!
tupress.temple.edu/books/a-cent...
🗓️ Coming November 7, 2025
Pre-order your copy today!
tupress.temple.edu/books/a-cent...
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Shipping books out to the @urbanhistorya.bsky.social meeting October 8-11 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Visit us in the Book Exhibit Room!
October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Shipping books out to the @urbanhistorya.bsky.social meeting October 8-11 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Visit us in the Book Exhibit Room!
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Marianne Novy, author of ADOPTION MEMOIRS, will present her book at Books & Mortar, 966 Cherry Street SE, in Grand Rapids, MI, at 6:30pm. More information on the event can be found here. www.meetup.com/west-michiga...
Adoption Memoirs Author Event with Marianne Novy, Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup
Join us at **Books and Mortar** in Grand Rapids for a powerful evening with adoptee author **Marianne Novy**, as she discusses her latest work, ***Adoption Memoirs: Inside
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September 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Marianne Novy, author of ADOPTION MEMOIRS, will present her book at Books & Mortar, 966 Cherry Street SE, in Grand Rapids, MI, at 6:30pm. More information on the event can be found here. www.meetup.com/west-michiga...
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Ming-sho Ho, author of BE WATER, stops by Temple University Press' booth at the @apsa.bsky.social conference.
September 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Ming-sho Ho, author of BE WATER, stops by Temple University Press' booth at the @apsa.bsky.social conference.
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Aaron Javsicas, Editor-in-Chief at Temple University Press, poses at the @apsa.bsky.social A converence with Tim Weaver (right), author of INEQUALITY, CRIME, AND RESISTENCE IN NEW YORK CITY.
Weaver will participate in an author meets critics panel on September 13 at 8:00 am PDT at the conference.
Weaver will participate in an author meets critics panel on September 13 at 8:00 am PDT at the conference.
September 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Aaron Javsicas, Editor-in-Chief at Temple University Press, poses at the @apsa.bsky.social A converence with Tim Weaver (right), author of INEQUALITY, CRIME, AND RESISTENCE IN NEW YORK CITY.
Weaver will participate in an author meets critics panel on September 13 at 8:00 am PDT at the conference.
Weaver will participate in an author meets critics panel on September 13 at 8:00 am PDT at the conference.
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Come visit Temple University Press' Booth #108, located in the East Convention Level, Exhibit Hall A, at the @apsa.bsky.social annual conference through September 12, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
September 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Come visit Temple University Press' Booth #108, located in the East Convention Level, Exhibit Hall A, at the @apsa.bsky.social annual conference through September 12, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
September 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Check out John Shjarback recieving copies of his new book, CHASING CHANGE IN CAMDEN. Congratulations on holding your ideas in your hands!
September 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Check out John Shjarback recieving copies of his new book, CHASING CHANGE IN CAMDEN. Congratulations on holding your ideas in your hands!
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Neil Kraus, author of THE FANTASY ECONOMY, penned an editorial on AI and education for Tone Madison. tonemadison.com/articles/eve...
Ever-expanding AI continues to invade higher education
Trump and Big Tech promise "human flourishing" in the UW System.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Neil Kraus, author of THE FANTASY ECONOMY, penned an editorial on AI and education for Tone Madison. tonemadison.com/articles/eve...
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Wishing the E-A-G-L-E-S well tonight!
Fans, you can pre-order Ray Didinger's CHAMPIONS II (out in October) now! tupress.temple.edu/books/the-ea...
Fans, you can pre-order Ray Didinger's CHAMPIONS II (out in October) now! tupress.temple.edu/books/the-ea...
September 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Wishing the E-A-G-L-E-S well tonight!
Fans, you can pre-order Ray Didinger's CHAMPIONS II (out in October) now! tupress.temple.edu/books/the-ea...
Fans, you can pre-order Ray Didinger's CHAMPIONS II (out in October) now! tupress.temple.edu/books/the-ea...
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A terrific review of Steven Davis' THE OTHER PUBLIC LANDS in The National Parks Traveler.
www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/08/fire...
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Fireside Reads | The Other Public Lands: Preservation, Extraction, and Politics on the Fifty States’ Natural Resource Lands.
As the Trump administration in 2025 enables those who for three quarters of a century (“Land Grab” of the 1940s, Sagebrush Rebellion, Wise Use Movement) have sought privatization and transfer of feder...
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August 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
A terrific review of Steven Davis' THE OTHER PUBLIC LANDS in The National Parks Traveler.
www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/08/fire...
www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/08/fire...